A review by readwithacoffee
The Cat Who Saved Books by Sōsuke Natsukawa

emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

What a delightful, heartwarming, whimsical little read! 
I really enjoyed this one. It has a sort of simplicity about it that makes it such an innocent read but then it turns out it has such a beautiful message and view about books and their many purposes in life. 

Rintaro Natsuki is a bit of an introvert, awkward and a self confessed loner. He has been raised almost in the bookshop by his grandfather, owner of Natsuki books. When his grandfather sadly passes away, it looks like he has to go live with his aunt and Natsuki books will be no more. That's when a ginger talking tabby cat arrives in the shop and enlists Rintaro's help in completing four labyrinths in a quest to save books. 

It is such a charming read and it has everything I loved. Books, cats, a bookshop and friendship. 

A cute read with many quotes about books that will warm any book lovers soul. ❤️